Chapter 4
At the right of Decian, sudes immediately shrank against Nora, his tiny body trembling uncontrollably with fear
Nora’s heart ached. She held him tight and addressed Declan midly: “None of your business ~||
Decian’s bome hurrowed slightly
Previously, they had always clung to him, their eyes full of love
This was the first time they’d treated him with such coldness, and it made him strangely uncomfortable ||
But quickly, he returned to his distant, arrogant demeanor. Elise returned after her divorce. It’s uneasy raising a child alone, so I’m helping where I can ur child is fine anyway, so don’t make a bog deal of it.]
els like she’d been stabbed through the heart]
Nora felt like
“You know damn well that’s her kid with someone else, while Miles is your own flesh and blood!” Her voice trembled. ut you operating table! Do you have ANY IDEA what we’ve sacrificed for you all these years?
Dedan’s gaze was iny. “When I went bankrupt, I told you to leave. You chose to stay. I said I didn’t want children, but you His lone was indferent “All these years, I never forend you to do anything. Everything was your own choice, wasnt it?–|| Nora felt a ringing in her ears, her body trembling slightly, eyes reddening |
tricked him onto that
insisted on giving birth.“]
Yes, it had been her choice–she had loved him to the point of losing herself, foolishly believing
og that someday he would turn and look at her. But now, that would never happen ]
Her eyes welled with tears, but she refused to let them fall: “You’re right it was my own stupidity:”
Declan looked at her this way, a sudden irritation rising within him.[]
He gave then both a cold glance and walked out.]
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At the following days. Nora and Males recovered in the hospital ||
During their idle chatter, the nurses aften mentioned Declan’s attentive
attentiveness toward Elise and her son-
he got her son a complete limited edition LEGO collection!
Did you hear Mr. Hayes lought Miss Moon a million dollar | jewelry
ry set? And he “Yesterday he personally took them to a five star restaurant. When the boy wanted ice c
Hice cream. Mr.Hapes bought the entire ice cream cart for him”
Nora listened, no longer feeling the pain
On discharge day. she took Miles to the amusement park he’d always dreamed of visiting
she bought him cotton candy, cartoon halloons, and his favorite toy car all things she could never afford before.
Miles hugged his new toy car, his eyes shining, but when he watched other children being lifted onto their fathers shoulders, he quietly lowered his head.
Mom, br ruditenly looked up, forring a smile, “I’m really happy just h having you with use.
Noras heart consunded. She ruffled his
her. Want to try the go karts, sweet? Mum will take you
Atqüe ütkel munter, the attendant enthusiastically suggested. “Would you three like a family package? It’s a better deal! ||
Målet shook his h
is brat just two tickets, I don’t have a dad
What do you man no daddy?” ||
A cull sure capse from behind theim||
in ser Declan standing there with Dise and Liam ||
she looked at him calmly, Tid he say anything untrue? Have you ever spent a single day heime Miless father?-||
Decian was momentarily silenced, unable to propond.]
The ticket seller, oblivious to the tension, continued enthusiastically, “You three should get the family package such a handsome man and beautiful woman with an adorable child–you look like the perfect family!
Dise beamed at the compliment, giggling as the purchased a family package ||
Miles kept his head down, small hais clutching
je Nora’s shirt, his eyes teddening ||
Once inside the go kart area, Nora, having never driven one before, caitinusly lugged the eilge of the track, afraid of hurting Miles |
Meanwhile, Declan was patiently teaching Liam how to control the steering wheel, his voice unbelievably gentle That’s right, take it slow
That was a patience neither she not Miles had ever witnessed
Liam quickly learned and demanded to drive alone.
thise agreed with a smile, renting him a separate cart while she and Decay leisurely circled the track ||
But as soon as they drove away. Liam suddenly spun bis cart around and aimed straight for Nora and Miles!
You broke as mother and son! Why are you taking up Uncle Declan’s wife and son’s place? I’m making you give way to me and my mom!
He shouted, violently ramming into their cart.||
“CRASH”
